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Fernando Mendoza can join a special group

Story byFernando MendozaBill WilliamsonWed, January 21, 2026 at 2:49 PM UTC·1 min readWhile the 2026 NFL draft is more than three months away, it seems very likely that the Las Vegas Raiders will select Indiana quarterback Fernando Mendoza with the No. 1 overall pick. If that, indeed, happen, Mendoza will join a select group of college players. The group consists of quarterbacks who won a Heisman Trophy, the national championship and be drafted No.1 overall.

Fernando Mendoza can join a special group

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Key Highlights

  • According to The Associated Press, Mendoza would be the fifth such quarterback to accomplish those feats. AdvertisementAdvertisementAdvertisementThe others are, in the modern draft era are, Cam Newton, Jameis Winston, Joe Burrow and Bryce Young. The NFL success of those players are varying, but you can’t deny their college accomplishments.
  • Now, it’s Mendoza’s turn. In other Raiders’ news:FEED talk: Check out this FEED post and join the party. Pod time: Check out this Raiders’ podcast. Lessons learned?
  • Can the Raiders learn from the current playoff teams?
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